Tapping after CAM install
Originally Posted by timzcat
I'd say two things at work. Heat in the valvetrain is expanding everything, valves, lash adjusters, even rocker arms. Additionally the oil is up to operating temperature so it flows like water so flow is at it's best. IF there is any restriction in the lash adjusters the oil is much more capable of flowing in and out to properly adjust. When the oil is cold you have plenty of pressure but flow is poor because of it's viscosity. The other thing is cold oil can absorb more noise since it is thicker.
i have the freakin "ticking" noise with stock cams. but mine goes away. the only thing i dont like, is if i go under the hood with the car on and increase the RPM via the TB i can hear a faint tick here an there. i guess when i have Pruven install my cams i will have them take a look at it
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we got the same thing.. it started off with no sound then the sound gradually became louder.. we thought something was wrong an pope the valve cover back off real quick.. resealed it and also put the car back on the ground as it was jacked up on one side.. and the sound was gone.. make sure you tighten those bolts on the cam gear!.. we missed that part and found out there was a problem real quick... we also broke a bolt on the second pair that was installed.
Originally Posted by SuperchargedGTZ
i have the freakin "ticking" noise with stock cams. but mine goes away. the only thing i dont like, is if i go under the hood with the car on and increase the RPM via the TB i can hear a faint tick here an there. i guess when i have Pruven install my cams i will have them take a look at it
hrmmm so should i be worried if i installed mine and didnt bleed them and it sounds perfectly fine and have been running awsome? its only been 2 days now but i have driven a lot..
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Originally Posted by SterlingEvo
MadMsheen... we ought to hook up. I'd like to hear yours compared to mine. I'll PM you my cell #...
Originally Posted by Evoisdream
hrmmm so should i be worried if i installed mine and didnt bleed them and it sounds perfectly fine and have been running awsome? its only been 2 days now but i have driven a lot..
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Originally Posted by 93civEJ1
anyone replaced lifters yet??